Texans’ QB, DB coaches becoming more involved in playcalling

Interim coach Wade Phillips continues to make alterations to the Texans’ offensive and defensive systems.

Offensive coordinator Rick Dennison will remain in the coaches’ booth and handle playcalling for the Texans on Sunday at the Indianapolis Colts. Quarterbacks coach Karl Dorrell will be more involved in the offense, though, specifically on passing situations.

“Rick will (make the call) to start with. But we still have time for Karl’s input or any other input of the other coaches,” Phillips said Wednesday at Reliant Stadium.

Offensive assistant Dan Hammerschmidt will join Phillips and Dorrell on the sideline, moving down from his normal spot in the booth.

Phillips said Joseph has the potential to be a future NFL defensive coordinator.

However, Phillips made it clear anything the Texans do in a game will ultimately run through him.

“I can override anything,” Phillips said.

The Texans used Big 12 officials at Wednesday’s practice in an effort to sharpen their play. The Texans committed 14 penalties for a franchise-record 177 yards last Thursday during a 27-20 road loss to Jacksonville.